Cuyahoga Falls Library is hiring: Children's Library Assistant in Cuyahoga Falls

Are you enthusiastic about helping children? Do you want to be part of an all-star team providing a valuable resource to the community? We have one opening for Library Assistants – Children's Services at the Cuyahoga Falls Library. The position is part-time, 20-28 hours per week.

At the Cuyahoga Falls Library, our mission is not just a statement but a call to action. We are here to connect people with the world of ideas, information, and imagination, inspiring and empowering our community.

This position assists in accomplishing that mission by:

• Providing information and reader's advisory services in person and over the telephone.
• Assists in executing children's programs and events.
• Assists and instructs the public in using the library's collection and equipment.
• Assists with conducting preschool and other community outreach initiatives 

Education/Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Essential Functions/Knowledge of the Position

• Performs information desk duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Enthusiastic about excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of children's literature and other resources for young people.
• Knowledge and experience in literacy development, reading instruction, and STEAM.
• Knowledge of child development as it relates to engaging programming.
• Cooperative, flexible, optimistic, and positive attitude.
• Enthusiastic about serving young people and other customers.
• Work well independently and as a team member.

 
Core Competencies

• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Team Work 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position, approximately 20-28 hours a week. Days and hours of work vary by schedule. Evening and weekend work will be required. The pay is $14.40/hr.